J-Dog Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Does anyone know how I would go about rising my frozen mysis shrimp before feeding? I am trying to cover all of my bases, with this diatom outbreak, but wasn't sure how to do the mysis. I usually just cut a chunk off, thaw it in some tank water, then pour it back into my tank. If there is a better way, please let me know....thanks (nutty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 i use a brine shrimp net to strain and rinse them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odvl Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Got this idea from Impur and added to it. So I'm using a tea strainer, I put my cube in the strainer, wash it out, stick near power head and open. Easy and cheap (under $3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Great idea....thanks! (clap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I like the tea strainer!, I had not strained my food in the past so I decided to give it a try. I have some of the Blue filter pad from my old tank (use socks now) so I cut a 2" square, thaw the food in tank water/shot glass then pour it thru the pad, rinse under the tap and then dip the pad in the tank, works great also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 i use a brine shrimp net to strain and rinse them. I agree...easiest..wouldn't the tea thing rust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 MVP, it shouldn't rust as long as you take proper care of it, such as making sure it is completely dry after you use it, and before you dry it, make sure to rinse it really well with boiling hot water, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odvl Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I hope it's a long time before it rust (stainless steel) I have just been doing a fresh water dip and shake dry, I'll let you know if anything changes. Brine shrimp net is a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugenereef Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I agree...easiest..wouldn't the tea thing rust? +1. I shy away from anything metal! BTW, why do you need to rinse the brine shrimp. I just take them out and thaw them in a cup using tank water and off it goes in the tank! I have Never rinsed the food. Just curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 a good purified fresh water rinse to clean in a small net is all you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGooseWhisperer Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 the tea thing rusting might be a bit unsightly, but its not going to hurt the tank...its just GFO in another form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kshack Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 i asked this question to the owner of PE Mysis at the March meeting, and he said that unless you have a nano tank he did not feel it was a needed step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Why wash all the stuff away that your sps's could try and catch for food. I don't see the need If you have a good skimmer or cleaning system. My thought has allways been (dirty the water up with food for everyone and then get it cleaned up befor it goes bad). Not that I am the best at this. But thats my thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Why wash all the stuff away that your sps's could try and catch for food. I don't see the need If you have a good skimmer or cleaning system. My thought has allways been (dirty the water up with food for everyone and then get it cleaned up befor it goes bad). Not that I am the best at this. But thats my thought Try testing the the frozen food for phosphates - you might be surprised at what you find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 This one might be better - all plastic - search EBay for 'tadpole teaspoon' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugenereef Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Why wash all the stuff away that your sps's could try and catch for food. I don't see the need If you have a good skimmer or cleaning system. My thought has allways been (dirty the water up with food for everyone and then get it cleaned up befor it goes bad). Not that I am the best at this. But thats my thought +1 Again! I have had my new set-up tank for about 3 months (and had one before this for 3 yr) and I feed a tons of food. I have never had the phosphate problem. Also, Saltfin is right in terms of additional small stuff that comes with these frozen mysis is good for filterfeeders and sps. And yes I do like to feed my tank very very generously without the fear of phosphates, nitrates or nitrite. A simple analogy would be would you starve your dog or cat just because it poos a lot . Cleanup/waste management is the key to address this issue. I would rather put more efforts in the later. But then this just my humble opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Why wash all the stuff away that your sps's could try and catch for food. I don't see the need If you have a good skimmer or cleaning system. My thought has allways been (dirty the water up with food for everyone and then get it cleaned up befor it goes bad). Not that I am the best at this. But thats my thought I'm just trying to figure out what's causing my diatoms. I have to start eliminating certain things to see what the culprit is. If no one thinks that rinsing mysis would help, then I won't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I'm just trying to figure out what's causing my diatoms. I have to start eliminating certain things to see what the culprit is. If no one thinks that rinsing mysis would help' date=' then I won't do it.[/quote'] Rising the food will help if the food contains elevated levels of phosphates. Diatoms are a natural part of a new tank and can pop-up in a mature tank with elevated levels of nitrates and phosphates (ie overfeeding). Phosphates can also find their way into your tank through the water - are you using an RODI source or something else? I'd rinse the food and feed something more specific to the livestock you are concerned about neglecting with what is rinsed off - like target feeding a specific filter feeder formula. Here's a simple experiment someone did about the level of free phosphates in frozen food: http://www.thesaltybox.com/forum/chemistry/83227-should-you-wash-your-frozen-food-remove-phosphates-guide.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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